How to remove background noise with Audacity

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Noisy backgrounds are a common problem when recording audio for your podcast show - have you ever thought about how to fix them?
Here's a golden tip! ✨
Use Audacity's noise reduction effect to get rid of those annoying sounds.
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  • @jermsbestfriend9296
    @jermsbestfriend9296 Жыл бұрын

    THANKS FOR TELLING US THAT BACKGROUND NOISE IS ANNOYING! WE REALLY NEEDED THAT!

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    We can all relate! 😁

  • @mandymccullough2907
    @mandymccullough29072 жыл бұрын

    But then it sounds metallicy and hollow like you're in a tin tunnel or something

  • @sidrockx95

    @sidrockx95

    Жыл бұрын

    This is the truth. Don't be fooled folks

  • @AntonyLe55

    @AntonyLe55

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup!

  • @jasperkim2162

    @jasperkim2162

    Жыл бұрын

    is there a way to fix it?

  • @GigglesYeahMan

    @GigglesYeahMan

    Жыл бұрын

    its better to use the Noise Gate rather than the Noise Reduction, I then put the gate to the -35 DCb try using that

  • @ivok9846

    @ivok9846

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@jasperkim2162not really, noise is part of that signal, removing noise removes some of the signal too...

  • @mrbreezy101
    @mrbreezy101 Жыл бұрын

    Bro just low key helped me so much ngl 😅

  • @lml12345
    @lml1234511 ай бұрын

    Your shorts saved me a ton of time.

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    11 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! Thanks for checking in! 😊

  • @Shimamon27
    @Shimamon27 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! very effective! Recording from my tiny room with laptop fan constantly on and various in-room reverb, this helps me allot! You just upscaled my animations!!!

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad to know that! All the best to you!

  • @kevinb154
    @kevinb15411 ай бұрын

    Whatever noise it was…..it’s now lowered 😂

  • @mubafaw
    @mubafaw Жыл бұрын

    Niceeeee. Worked well for me. Thanks for keeping it simple 👍

  • @silverbandit721
    @silverbandit72110 ай бұрын

    This is the type of shorts I love

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    10 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

  • @MultiSilverbolt
    @MultiSilverbolt9 ай бұрын

    You still managed to insert an introduction why background noise is annoying even in KZread shorts amazing

  • @SuperGamingpepper
    @SuperGamingpepper Жыл бұрын

    this helped and was straight to the point unlike other tutorials that take ages to get the point thank you

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

  • @buffooneryterminator3423
    @buffooneryterminator3423 Жыл бұрын

    Is the noise reduction profile reusable with new recordings with similar background noise or is the process to be repeated with each new recording?

  • @sen7826

    @sen7826

    Жыл бұрын

    Ideally, you should repeat it. Because the noise in one recording may not be similar to the others.

  • @alexroz1419
    @alexroz1419 Жыл бұрын

    Legend! Thanks so much!

  • @j.gilmore275
    @j.gilmore27510 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this! I tried what you said and it worked!

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    10 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

  • @ChavezDIY
    @ChavezDIY Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much brother!!

  • @viktortokodi186
    @viktortokodi18610 ай бұрын

    THANKS! You literally saved my day.

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    10 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! Should you have any questions or concerns about podcasting, please don't hesitate to reach out or email us at support@buzzsprout.com. Happy podcasting!

  • @vuurwerkaccount8941
    @vuurwerkaccount89418 ай бұрын

    cane you do for music to remove the talking

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi there! Audacity has a built-in effect called "Vocal Reduction and Isolation" which you can try to use for this purpose. Just select the audio you want to remove vocals from and go to Effect > Vocal Reduction and Isolation. Choose the Remove Vocals preset in the dialog box and hit OK. Audacity will process the audio and remove the vocals. You can preview and tweak the settings too. I hope that helps!

  • @booksinwoods1319
    @booksinwoods1319 Жыл бұрын

    I have a recording where i don't have a section of quietness for getting that noise profile , how do it ? It's very urgent for my college project , please can you help me

  • @user-ty1js9cr8r

    @user-ty1js9cr8r

    10 ай бұрын

    thats what im saying but very useful if you have a segment

  • @theshiftingtimes
    @theshiftingtimes Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Just helped me out so much! xx

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to be of help. Thanks for watching!

  • @dozedout8446
    @dozedout8446 Жыл бұрын

    tysm i've been doing it wrong this whole time

  • @ShortSkullAnimation
    @ShortSkullAnimation Жыл бұрын

    Thanks allot, made a big improvement! :) I knew about the whole "get noise profile", but I did it the wrong way, so thanks for the correction! :)

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helps! Thanks for checking in!

  • @katamogz
    @katamogz8 ай бұрын

    thank you!!

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    8 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @vjkhandalkar
    @vjkhandalkar7 ай бұрын

    Thank u so Much sir

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad to be of help! Thanks for checking in!

  • @DolphinCommander
    @DolphinCommander8 ай бұрын

    you're the best, thanks

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

  • @enochca2
    @enochca210 күн бұрын

    tahnk you for this method

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    9 күн бұрын

    I'm glad that you found it helpful!

  • @M3DM14
    @M3DM14 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much~

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @nanasboi
    @nanasboi8 ай бұрын

    brooooooo i love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

  • @TheLovableKazie
    @TheLovableKazie10 ай бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad to know! Thanks for checking in!

  • @GlitterBurstASMR
    @GlitterBurstASMR Жыл бұрын

    just so headache ! i get sudden sound from traffic, then the water pipe, or maybe suddenly someone outside the house talking.... all these comes suddenly every time so annoying

  • @Vortexnicholas
    @Vortexnicholas Жыл бұрын

    I had that same problem was doing a video game review outside and all I hear is birds chirping in the background when I replay the video. I’m like god damnnn I did all this and that happens .

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a bummer! Were you able to fix the audio with Audacity? How did it go?

  • @asandeshabalala
    @asandeshabalala Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bro this helped me a lot

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you find this video helpful. Thank you!

  • @ikaSoka
    @ikaSoka Жыл бұрын

    Thank you that was informative

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to be of help. Thank you!

  • @hamimibnebashar8173
    @hamimibnebashar817310 ай бұрын

    Love you brother ❤

  • @eleanor7894
    @eleanor7894 Жыл бұрын

    PERFECT!!! thanks

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    You're most welcome, Eleanor!

  • @russelperumana6979
    @russelperumana6979 Жыл бұрын

    thankyou

  • @techaj717
    @techaj717 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou ❤

  • @upsconlinetyari
    @upsconlinetyari10 ай бұрын

    Sir thank you very much👌👌👌

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    10 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

  • @sub_dub1126
    @sub_dub1126 Жыл бұрын

    thanks twizzy

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome, Sub_dub!

  • @tumuhairwejacob4785
    @tumuhairwejacob4785 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks alot man.

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    You're most welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @ToyotaTacomaOfficial
    @ToyotaTacomaOfficial11 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @kuchikuchireyal
    @kuchikuchireyal11 ай бұрын

    thank you bro

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad to be of help. Thanks for watching!

  • @steld4695
    @steld46958 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @vemitsupervemit1663
    @vemitsupervemit1663 Жыл бұрын

    good for just sounds like lets say your recording dropping something on the floor theres still a bit leftover but its not as bad good if you dont have a good mike or a costly sound setup

  • @regina6838
    @regina6838 Жыл бұрын

    Do you know an app on Android for reducing background noise for recording video?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, Regina! We have yet to look into any Android app that can reduce the background noise for any recorded video, but feel free to email us at support@buzzsprout.com regarding this.

  • @subslayer_slow4847
    @subslayer_slow4847 Жыл бұрын

    Can I use it when Im talking with someone, so they dont hear my background noise?

  • @TenLukeAmigo
    @TenLukeAmigo10 ай бұрын

    thank you

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    10 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! 🙂

  • @pbenson56fran
    @pbenson56fran Жыл бұрын

    Great info

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your support and appreciation, Paula!

  • @animeshshinde6603
    @animeshshinde6603 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @SouravOmnibus
    @SouravOmnibus Жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro❤from india

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it. Thanks for checking in!

  • @vikkotaruc
    @vikkotaruc Жыл бұрын

    This helped me bro

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad to know that! Thanks for checking in, Vikko!

  • @khaledhesham8721
    @khaledhesham87219 ай бұрын

    What it’s name ?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi Khaled! We use the tool Audacity to eliminate that background noise for this video.

  • @nmoz091
    @nmoz09121 күн бұрын

    I don’t have any of those options. All my effects stuff is grayed out. Why is that?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    20 күн бұрын

    Hey there! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com regarding this matter.

  • @bananartista
    @bananartista5 ай бұрын

    useful

  • @user-qq3hf1df1h
    @user-qq3hf1df1h10 ай бұрын

    I tried this but it also lowered my voice, assuming the background noise might be too high. Is there an effect that could increase my voice instead?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    10 ай бұрын

    If the noise reduction effect in Audacity is lowering your voice, it might be because the tool is having trouble distinguishing between your voice and the background noise. Try adjusting the settings of the noise reduction effect to better isolate your voice. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Amplify’ or ‘Normalize’ effects to increase the volume of your voice. However, these effects will also amplify any noise, so it’s best to use them after applying noise reduction. Don't forget to create a backup of your original recording before applying any effects. Hope this helps! 😊

  • @taritcodyt
    @taritcodyt3 ай бұрын

    tnx bro it works or it helps

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    3 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! Thanks for checking in!

  • @neutronenstern.
    @neutronenstern.2 ай бұрын

    what if the signal is way smaller than background?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Ай бұрын

    Hey there! Try gradually increasing the noise reduction value and focusing on shorter sections of the audio rather than the entire track. This can sometimes yield better results. Test the results until you find a balance that reduces the noise without distorting the signal too much. I hope that helps!

  • @NicoleSummer8
    @NicoleSummer87 ай бұрын

    Cool!

  • @TommyGravenOfficial
    @TommyGravenOfficial11 ай бұрын

    Not in my effect list. :(

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey Tommy! Try checking if the effect is enabled by going to the “Add / Remove Plug-ins” option under the “Effect” menu. If it is not installed, you can try installing it by following the instructions provided in the Audacity manual. If you have other questions or concerns, email us at support@buzzsprout.com. We'll be happy to help!

  • @chetan.009
    @chetan.009 Жыл бұрын

    Which version your audacity

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Chetan! We're currently working on updating these videos to the latest version. Stay tuned! 😊

  • @eliasmalam
    @eliasmalam Жыл бұрын

    Audio sounds decent a little bit bommy during mixmitios

  • @jellyrionplayzcodm101
    @jellyrionplayzcodm1015 ай бұрын

    What app is that though?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi there! This is an audio software called Audacity.

  • @artificial_gaming12
    @artificial_gaming128 ай бұрын

    thats work

  • @e.9785
    @e.978511 ай бұрын

    What if you dont have a part of the sound with *just* background noise?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey there, E! Try other noise reduction techniques or explore alternative software options for better results. Keep experimenting until you nail the desired audio recording for your show. If you have other questions or concerns, shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com. Keep podcasting!

  • @karissadionne800
    @karissadionne8008 ай бұрын

    It removed my audio and I followed what you said exactly. Not sure what happened lol.

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh no! When removing background noise, make sure that you're only selecting the 'noise profile' and not the entire audio track. Double-check those noise reduction settings and don't crank them up too high, as important audio bits might get removed. Also, always utilize the 'preview' to recheck the audio. Here is the full tutorial video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/maJ5uch6dbK0hKQ.html

  • @YahsWiseChildren
    @YahsWiseChildren Жыл бұрын

    Can it remove statics in audio?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, Audacity can remove static noise from audio. Try this: Open the file, highlight a portion of audio with only static, go to "Effect" and select "Noise Reduction". Click "Get Noise Profile", then "Close". Choose the track or section you want to fix, go to "Effect" again, pick "Noise Reduction", and click "OK" to remove the static. Hope this helps!

  • @ChoppedAndSkinned
    @ChoppedAndSkinned Жыл бұрын

    Do it wothout an isolate sample 😂😂😂 ill wait.

  • @WakeupDev.
    @WakeupDev.9 ай бұрын

    I have noise I can't isolate. The noise is only added from speaking into the mic

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    9 ай бұрын

    Try rechecking that your microphone is set up correctly, with optimal software settings. Also, ensure you're recording in a quiet environment. If you need further assistance, feel free to shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com.

  • @fitbodiesbykim
    @fitbodiesbykim Жыл бұрын

    Can I do this on iPhone

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey there! We highly recommend using Audacity on desktop for a more precise way of removing background noise.

  • @kunshiro8428
    @kunshiro8428 Жыл бұрын

    Is this app free bro ?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, Audacity is free! :)

  • @RedIvyMusic
    @RedIvyMusic Жыл бұрын

    I CAN MAKE MY FIRST STORYTIME NOW TY

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds awesome! All the best to your podcasting journey!

  • @RedIvyMusic

    @RedIvyMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Buzzsprout its an animated storytime!

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    That's more awesome! 💪

  • @Tiny.69
    @Tiny.698 ай бұрын

    how about wind noise

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi! You can totally use Audacity's 'Noise Reduction' feature to minimize wind noise. Just locate a part of your recording that only has the wind noise, and then apply the Noise Reduction effect. For optimal results, choose a gentle setting to avoid distorting your main audio. Also, consider using windscreens on your microphones to prevent this problem in future recordings. Hope this helps! 😊

  • @YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
    @YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO8 ай бұрын

    0:00

  • @ThahaFahatAfanI
    @ThahaFahatAfanI2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏

  • @MangartTv
    @MangartTv5 ай бұрын

    i did the exact same thing and i still can hear my pc noises

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi there! Try adjusting the noise reduction settings in Audacity or try repositioning your mic away from the PC. If you need more detailed help, feel free to reach out at support@buzzsprout.com.

  • @MangartTv

    @MangartTv

    4 ай бұрын

    ​​@@Buzzsproutok thx ( i will send a mail when i get back home to show what i do )

  • @bulateanimation
    @bulateanimation11 ай бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @tibs_03
    @tibs_03 Жыл бұрын

    Why it doesn't work for me...? I select 2 sec of noise and set the noise profile than select entire track and apply.. did the process like 3 times even increasing db and that click noise still there..useless software

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    If you're having trouble removing background noise in Audacity, there could be a few reasons why. Perhaps the background noise is overpowering the main sound or it's too inconsistent. It's also possible that you haven't found the optimal settings yet. Have you tried experimenting with the settings or isolating the noise in a mono-track?

  • @Jormrr
    @Jormrr Жыл бұрын

  • @emilfilipov169
    @emilfilipov169 Жыл бұрын

    For some reason audacity doesn't safe the effect to my audio. I go through the steps, basically clear all the noise, and then when I play the audio again, it's the same.

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a bummer! Have you given other audio editing tools a shot to see if the issue still persists? There are plenty of other options out there that could work better for you. Check out this video for the top 5 recording and editing software recommendations you can try: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZOkyNCIhZzNj84.html

  • @emilfilipov169

    @emilfilipov169

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Buzzsprout I managed to get it to work, but its a bit fiddly, that Audacity thing. Had to restart it a couple of times before it worked properly.

  • @capybaran8722
    @capybaran8722 Жыл бұрын

    Backroom noise😮

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    What noises are coming out of the backroom, Capybaran?

  • @HermitCai0
    @HermitCai011 ай бұрын

    OK bro, what about a live meeting/interview? Normally it's not recorded

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey there! If you're looking to record a live meeting or interview, you can use Audacity to do so. Just make sure to set up your microphone and speakers correctly, and then start recording by clicking the red button in the Transport toolbar. Here is the link you can refer them to: pulse.ly/nhhkpr9ws0 I hope this helps! Should you have other questions or concerns, feel free to shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com.

  • @callumforrest
    @callumforrest Жыл бұрын

    Thank goodness

  • @callofseiiki
    @callofseiiki Жыл бұрын

    sadly its not working

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a bummer! Have you experimented with alternative audio software options such as Garageband, Hindenburg, or other similar tools?

  • @callofseiiki

    @callofseiiki

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Buzzsprout no but il try waht is good for streaming?

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    Жыл бұрын

    Once you've made up your mind, let us know which editing software you'd choose. If you're into live-streaming, Zoom or Streamyard are our top picks!

  • @OneZerky
    @OneZerky5 ай бұрын

    get to the point

  • @varma.
    @varma.2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing the before and after! 🫡

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course, Varma! Glad we could be of help!

  • @man5286
    @man52862 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Buzzsprout

    @Buzzsprout

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

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